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conversation is not possible. Request that they call a Supervisor for assistance. 12. Escort Procedures - All Pre K, Kindergarten, and 1 st through 8 th grade inclusive school students must be physically escorted across the street while the red crossover lights are flashing. The bus must be completely secured. The bus must be placed in “park” , the parking brake set, the ignition turned off, and keys in possession of driver. 13. Designated Stops (13 CCR 1238) - A school bus driver shall stop to receive or discharge pupils only at a school bus stop designated by the school district superintendent or authorized by the superintendent for school activity trips. 14. Special Needs Stops - All special needs students are to be dropped off only at their designated stops and only to the person designated to receive them. Alternate stops and alternate designees must be arranged through the transportation office prior to the route. Do not under any circumstances open the bus door or release a student at a stop to someone who has not been designated to receive the student. If there is a question regarding the release of a student, Dispatch should be called for clarification and advisement. a. No one home - If no one is at home to receive a student, the student must remain on the bus and Dispatch shall be called for assistance and a supervisor informed of the situation. Dispatch will give instruction on the process to be followed to deliver the student home. b. Equipment problem at pick up location – If a s tudent’s equipment is not working and the student cannot be transported, the driver should discuss the problem with the parent at the home stop or with the school personnel at the school stop. If the driver is unable to resolve the problem, Dispatch shall be called and informed of the problem. If necessary, a supervisor will be dispatched. The appropriate supervisory staff member will make the decision. c. Ill student - If a student is ill or an illness is suspected the driver should discuss the problem with the parent or school personnel. If there is still a doubt regarding the condition of the student, Dispatch shall be called and a supervisor informed of the situation. The appropriate supervisory staff member will make a decision regarding a resolution of the issue. d. Students Left on the Bus – It is unlawful for any student to be left in a locked or unlocked vehicle from which they cannot readily escape. At no time shall a drive leave their students unattended in a locked or unlocked vehicle. This includes leaving the students with any person who is not a school official or Agency employee. 15. Agency Policy and Procedure - Every driver is required to secure his or her vehicle, walk down the aisle to the rear, inside of the vehicle , checking the seats on both right and left sides, and the floor beneath-the seats, then checking again from back to front at the end of every route. a. After dropping off at each of the schools, check the bus thoroughly to make sure every student has departed. Never reload at a school without making certain the bus is empty. b. After finishing each of the routes, check the bus thoroughly to make sure every student got off the bus. c. Child Check-Mate System – The driver must deactivate the system at the end of each route. d. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE USE OF CHILD CHECK-MATE SYSTEM WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION WHICH MAY RESULT IN

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